#Citizenship becomes statutory at KS1 & KS2 covering rights, media literacy, financial education, sustainability & more. We ask @moorsee.bsky.social – @acitizenshipt.bsky.social – to outline practical steps primary #schools can take now to prepare for a high-quality approach:

The key difference btw being citizens & being mere subjects is that the former are cooperative problem-solvers in their own governance. It makes effective citizenship education vital for any democratic society. citizen-network.org/library/citi... @moorsee.bsky.social @eddieplayfair.bsky.social

Liz Moorse features in this week's edition of @First_News, explaining how media and information literacy equips young people to question, evaluate and engage with the issues that affect them and gives them key skills they need to become active and informed citizens.

My article for teachers on empowering disadvantaged girls in political engagement

2025 was the Council of Europe 2025 #YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation. In our blog at the beginning of the year, Liz Moorse explored why Citizenship education is vital for empowering young people as informed digital citizens in a modern world: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W#YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation#ACTBestOf2025

Big changes to the #Citizenshipcurriculum are coming. Our new guide helps primary and secondary schools review & strengthen their provision, aligned with the latest recommendations. Download it: https://ow.ly/XF8j50XAuTm

What does the CAR mean for your school? ACT’s panel discussion brought together leading voices across Citizenship, oracy and financial education to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/CxTy50XAvjq

#HumanRightsDay takes place on 10 December. Our KS3 unit 'Does the criminal justice system serve everyone fairly?' helps students explore one of the most fundamental human rights issues: equality before the law. Take a look: https://ow.ly/ui8J50XFBzy

ACT is looking for KS1 & KS2 Consultant Advisory Teachers to help develop Citizenship resources for primary Passionate about empowering young citizens? Apply now: https://ow.ly/O35k50XFBu9

Great to attend the ‘Closing the Political Confidence Gap’ event led by Kirsty Blackman MP, which shared the outcomes of the G-EPIC programme to boost girls’ political confidence through Citizenship education. ACT is pleased to support this vital work and looks forward to the next stages.

Today is #HumanRightsDay! It commemorates the adoption of the UDHR in 1948. To mark it, take a read of our latest issue of Teaching Citizenship where we explore rights, justice and the rule of law: https://ow.ly/GgPu50XGLl1#HumanRightsDay#HumanRightsDay #TeachingCitizenship

It was a pleasure to meet with Damian Hinds MP yesterday to discuss the upcoming changes to the Citizenship curriculum and key priorities for the subject. #CitizenshipEducation #CurriculumandAssessmentReview

Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social

Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social buff.ly/wX4z94f #edusky

ACT welcomes the Government's formal response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review report which confirms #CitizenshipEducation will become compulsory in primary schools! Read more about the report's recommendations: https://ow.ly/5wCs50XmZt6#CitizenshipEducation #CurriculumandAssessmentReview

SG @alain-berset.coe.int wraps up visit to Portugal: “The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”. #LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize. go.coe.int/KSqeG

Different languages – one European Convention on Human Rights! In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75! Discover all language versions ⬇️  edoc.coe.int/en/european-...

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ACT Chief Exec Liz Moorse is with Helen Blachford, Bryden Joy and Lisa Wright in Montenegro this week for the Council of Europe's 'Towards a European Space for Citizenship Education' conference — shaping the future of Citizenship education across Europe. We're excited to hear the outcomes!

Join the 5th Annual #OHTE Conference (16–17 Oct) to explore how history teaching can help renew democracy in Europe.    📌New Report: Economic Crises in #HistoryTeaching   📌Talk by Yascha Mounk   📌Debate with 6 brilliant European students    🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.fr/e/1760437639...

Following her article for Teaching Times in August, @moorsee.bsky.social spoke to Oliver Sullivan to share her perspective on what #Votesat16 means for education, democracy, and the future of Citizenship teaching. Watch it here: ow.ly/Kush50X2Eks

Hopefully an urgent approach to strengthening citizenship and democracy education in the national curriculum and ensuring more citizenship teachers are trained to teach the subject well is at the top of the agenda 😊 @nasuwt-official.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social @natalieperera.bsky.social

Brilliant contribution on the need to nurture democracy and prioritise citizenship education and the risks if we don’t, from @JohnSlinger on International Day of Democracy www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=20...

Read from ACT teachers in in @schoolsweek.bsky.social why citizenship must be given space and profile as a NC subject for every child primary to post 16 #citizenshipmatters @acitizenshipt.bsky.social

And in this free edition from @schoolsweek.bsky.social read on p21 why NC Citizenship must be reprioritised as a subject in primary to p16 so that no child misses out - contributions from many of @acitizenshipt.bsky.social teachers #teachingcitizenship

Join @moorsee.bsky.social, Helen Blachford and @joyofteaching.bsky.social at the SecEd AI in Schools Online Conference (8–9 Oct) for a session on: 🔹 Media & info literacy 🔹 Ethical use of AI 🔹 Critical thinking & responsibility Book now: ow.ly/NJgV50WTGml

Did you know last year was the deadliest year on record for aid workers? This #WorldHumanitarianDay use this resource introducing learners to international humanitarian law, full of activities for learners to explore the rules of war. 🔗 www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/resources/rules-of-war

Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship - 23 Sep, 3pm @moorsee.bsky.social‬ is on the panel at this free event for RE & Citizenship teachers, exploring how young people understand citizenship & its relation to religion & worldviews: https://ow.ly/lMRQ50Wl44a

Safeguarding democracy begins in the classroom. ACT Chief Exec @moorsee.bsky.social‬ sets out why a stronger, statutory Citizenship curriculum is vital for young people & society: https://ow.ly/Sl4m50WpMVg

The complexities of todays world mean that now more than ever it’s time to equip young people to navigate this world safely and critically. That starts with strong Citizenship education. Read @moorsee.bsky.social‬'s new piece on why this matters now more than ever: https://ow.ly/qRKT50WpQMs

"Without space for discussion, discovery and deliberation, in school, where will young people learn to think critically, engage respectfully, and participate fully?" @moorsee.bsky.social on the importance of #CitizenshipEd in fostering democratic values:https://ow.ly/qgcG50Wsrey

Citizenship education is essential for building a fair, tolerant, and engaged society: ACT’s @moorsee.bsky.social‬ makes the case for embedding it in the curriculum from primary to post-16. Read more: https://ow.ly/q2AT50WpNwS

If we can help raise understanding of politics in any way, we should do so. Misdirection is rife, & disinformation is everywhere. All the more we must all do what we can: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/whos-afraid-... @eddieplayfair.bsky.social @moorsee.bsky.social @thombrooks.bsky.social

Just spent the weekend in #beautifulBelfast with @fivenations strategy group to plan our 2026 #citizenship teaching conference - we undertook the Tayto crisp test challenge - 😊

What a pleasure to be the respondent to @joelwestheimer.bsky.social to share how we at @acitizenshipt.bsky.social are implementing the vision for #citizenshipeducation in ‘what kind of citizen?’ Essential reading for all in education with an interest in social justice hosted by www.knowledgehook.com

Discover how GCSE Citizenship Studies is transforming young people's political engagement. Join our free webinar on 17 June at 4pm to hear new findings from Nottingham Trent & Royal Holloway universities. Book: ow.ly/tK0750W6SJi

Share your #ACTCON25 highlights on LinkedIn for a chance to win 3 months of ACT membership + a copy of Antony Owen’s Post-Atomic Glossaries. Just tag us & use #ACTCON25 by 6 June. Winners drawn 10 June — good luck!

We’re officially underway! Liz Moorse, CEO of ACT, welcomes delegates to #ACTCON25.

Our expert panel is live! Helen Hayes MP, Rachel Gilmour MP, Billie Dunne, Prof James Sloam & Helen Blachford discuss how democracy can evolve to be more modern, inclusive & engaging for young people. Beyond #VotesAt16, what will spark real youth participation? #ACTCON25

After an insightful panel, we're moving into roundtable conversations! A chance to reflect, share ideas & co-create ways to strengthen democratic education — from fresh classroom ideas to active citizenship projects & student voice initiatives. #ACTCON25 #CitizenshipEd

Our #TeachMeets on democracy, political literacy & voting offered practical sessions sharing classroom ideas to help students understand how democracy works. First up: UK Parliament Education on bringing voting and elections to life! #TeachDemocracy #PoliticalLiteracy

In our second TeachMeet, Ryan Mason explored how game-based assessment can deepen understanding and motivation. #TeachMeet #TeachDemocracy #Assessment

In this session, Bryden Joy demonstrates how student’s enthusiasm for chocolate can be used to help students understand how different electoral systems work. #PoliticalLiteracy #VotingSystems #ActiveLearning #TeachMeet

In our fourth mini TeachMeet, Sera Shortland showed how parliamentary committees can be a powerful tool for teaching deliberation and debate in the classroom. #TeachMeet #DemocraticEducation #Deliberation #PoliticalLiteracy

With Votes at 16 on the table, ensuring all students get a high-quality Citizenship education is more important than ever. Join MPs, educators & policymakers in calling for change. 📢 Sign ACT’s Open Letter today! 👉 ow.ly/ykgw50ViQwn

‘We know that one third of young people saw deepfakes during the most recent general election. They are however also the most likely cohort to report it’ - Billie Dunne, Electoral Commission

Giving evidence to the #Speaker’sconference in #UKParliament next week on security of politicians & elections and role of citizenship education - will be following one of my fav journalists 😊AnushkaAstana committees.parliament.uk/event/24095

15 years after introducing GCSE Citizenship Studies, Davison C of E High School has more students wanting to study it than spaces available. The result? More activism, stronger political literacy & a school alive with debate. Read their story: ow.ly/XN5Y50VYJfJ

Time is running out for teachers to sign up to our 2025 #teachingcitizenship conf held this year @ukparliament.parliament.uk be quick to join the citizenship teaching CPD event of the year! www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/event/act-te...